# Tariff refunds were a windfall for US businesses, but not for American consumers

https://mins.news/en/item/29518

- CNN, 2026-08-22 23:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/22/business/tariffs-refunds-companies-consumers?Date=20260822&Profile=CNN

> Tariff refunds gave US businesses an unexpected financial boost in their most recent quarter, while American consumers saw far less benefit.

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